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I can't vote on the poll (AOL), but I vote for Nigella Bites and Everyday Italian (not listed) with Giada DiLaurentiis. I don't watch any of the other shows (don't like them at all, oddly enough - ok, except for Good Eats, but I don't watch that one religiously).

Good Eats wins by a landslide in our house! We watch it every time it's on and I also have DH tape it for me when I'm not home. I only watch the other ones if they happen to be on - I don't go out of my way to watch them.

Good Eats is my favorite of those listed, and I also like 'Calling All Cooks.'

Anna
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A fruit is a vegetable with looks and money.
Plus, if you let fruit rot, it turns into wine,
something Brussels sprouts never do.
P. J. O'Rourke, humorist
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My vote was for Good Eats. 30 Minute Meals is my second choice. I don't dislike Emeril Live, but it reminds me of an informercial when the audience applauds because he's tossed in extra garlic or spices.

So far, its Good Eats in a landslide, isn't it? I'm dying to know why CL is asking! Are you considering your own show?

Anne

When you start to cook, as when you begin to live, you think that the point is to improve the technique until you end up with something perfect, and that the reason you havenâ€™t been able to break the cycle of desire and disillusion is that you havenâ€™t yet mastered the rules. Then you grow up, and you learn that thatâ€™s the game.

I think Rose Levy Beranbaum has a show these days, but it isn't syndicated in my area, apparently, more's the pity.

Anna
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A fruit is a vegetable with looks and money.
Plus, if you let fruit rot, it turns into wine,
something Brussels sprouts never do.
P. J. O'Rourke, humorist
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Grace - how come you can't vote with AOL? I have AOL too, but haven't had any problems...

My ultimate favorite is Nigella Bites, but we have DirecTv and the Style Network is not one of their channels, so I don't get to see it that often.

I also like Everyday Italian and Michael Chiarello's show. Also on our Tivo lineup is Paula Deen's show, 30 Minute Meals, Barefoot Contessa, any of Jamie Oliver's shows, etc. There is probably a shorter list of shows I don't like. Iron Chef doesn't do it for me. I don't mind the set-up and premise of the show, actually like it, but I suppose the biggest turnoff is the ingredients they use. Just not too practical in my everyday cooking -- eel, anyone? The new Iron Chef America could be interesting though, and I'll check it out.

Sissy Biggers used to have a show called Ready-Set-Cook. Anyone remember it? I loved that show, but haven't seen it for a few years. Is it still on? If so, what channel?

I voted "Other' as it is a tie between Nigella and Everyday Italian. I can't wait to get Di Laurentiis book-I have preordered it....unless Grace gets me a signed copy!!!!

You think you're not ever going to be able to eat another thing, but alas, you will find yourself feeling strangely peckish around teatime. The more you eat, the more you want. That's the way it goes."

Good Eats is my favorite. I like the concept of learning while being fun. I am surprized not to see any of Tyler F.'s efforts on here. I always liked Food 911 and How to Boil Water is better with Tyler, but I hated Tyler's Ultimate. I also am very into Barefoot Contessa & Everyday Italian. I like how all of these shows use ingredients you can find everyday and make recipes a home cook might want to try.
Waltnj

I enjoy Barefoot Contessa in the sense I think she does a good job demonstrating how to make things. Sometimes the extra shots of her not cooking are a bit much - tooling around New England in her BMW convertible with the wind blowing her scarf; soaking in her tub with candles before guests arrive, etc.